Unlike Joel Grey's leering character from the film, Randy Harrison depicts the Emcee in “Cabaret” as a young, vital boy-toy with a silky tenor and playful manor. The show is playing at the Segerstrom Center until Aug. 21.

Jimmy Buffett tribute band Mark Wood and the Parrot Head Band will wrap up the city's summer concerts with a 6-8 p.m. show Sunday at Central Park in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Boy Scout Troop 99 of Yorba Linda is having a pancake breakfast on Sunday.

The 7.5-acre Gun Club Linear Park, which connects Yorba Linda Boulevard to Bastanchury Road, was recently completed. Residents now have a new trail to enjoy walking, biking or horseback riding. It is having a ribbon-cutting and 5K on Saturday.

"Despicable Me 2” will be shown at 6 p.m. tonight at Oeste Park in La Habra.

5-year-old Olivia Clark watches the On The Edge Theater production of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" at the Laguna Hills Community Center on the shoulders of her father Chip at a past event.

Mission Viejo is holding a Derby Dive-In on Friday from 3:30 to 10 p.m. at the Sierra Recreation Center, where teams build and race cardboard boats before enjoying a movie under the stars.

Amateur golfers Greg Heydenreich, left, and Dan Walter race down to the number 1 hole's fairway at San Juan Hills Golf Club in San Juan Capistrano. The golf course is having an anniversary celebration on Saturday with food, beverages, music by the Kelly Boyz, artisan market and art exhibit.

Jordan Brown, 8, left, and Juan Rodriguez, 6, of the Salgado Center dance to "Thriller" in a performance of "MJ's Zombies" during a past City of Santa Ana Youth Talent Show. This year's competition is Saturday.

The 9th Annual Chubascos Bodysurfing and Handplaning Championships is scheduled for Friday-Sunday south of the Huntington Beach Pier.

‘CABARET’ AT SEGERSTROM: For the past half-century, theater audiences have enjoyed a trip back to Berlin in 1930, when the city was an exciting cosmopolitan destination. “Cabaret” has tons of Broadway glitz, showmanship and stagecraft. Its North American tour is a masterful celebration of the iconic musical’s 50th anniversary. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 21. Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $29-$139. Information: 714-556- 2787 or scfta.org.

BODYSURFING, HANDPLANING COMPETITION: The 9th annual Chubascos Bodysurfing and Handplaning Championships is Friday-Sunday, beginning at 8 a.m., south of the Huntington Beach Pier. Competition will include age-group competition from 12 and under to 60 and over. Information: 714-974-6345 or go to chubascosbodysurf.com.

DEMOLITION DERBY: Beginning tonight, visitors can see three days of events at the Action Sport Arena at the OC Fair. The “Damsels of Destruction” all-women derby is 8 p.m. Friday, the “Emergency Pursuit” derby is at 1 p.m. Saturday, the “Orange Crush” derby is at 8 p.m. Saturday, and the “Motor Home Madness” derby at 7 p.m. Sunday. 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: ocfair.com.

FRIDAY

FESTIVAL BALLET GALA: World-renowned ballet artists will share the stage for one night of dance at the Festival Ballet Theatre’s ninth annual Gala of the Stars. The event starts at 6 p.m. Friday at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive. Tickets are available at thebarclay.org or by calling 949-854-4646.

WINE CRUISE: Dana Wharf Sportfishing will take its luxury catamaran out for a 90-minute wine cruise around Dana Point Harbor at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Cost: $49. Dana Wharf is at 34675 Golden Lantern. Information: danawharf.com.

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE: On the Edge Theatre Productions is holding its Shakespeare in the Hills outdoor performances 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Laguna Hills Community Center and Sports Complex, 25555 Alicia Parkway. For tickets, go to ci.laguna-hills.ca.us.

FREE CONCERT: Stone Soul, a Motown and soul band, will rock the amphitheater at Laguna Niguel’s Crown Valley Park, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, 6:30 to 8:30 Friday. The concert is part of the city’s free summer series. A free shuttle service will be available 5:30 to 9:15 p.m. at City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway.

‘DESPICABLE ME 2’ IN THE PARK: “Despicable Me 2” will be screened at 6 p.m. tonight at Oeste Park, 2300 W. Lambert Road, La Habra. Bamboo Kids Club and La Habra’s Aquatics Program is hosting activities for kids. Attendees can bring their own food and beverages.

BOAT RACES & A MOVIE: Mission Viejo is holding a Derby Dive-In on Friday from 3:30 to 10 p.m. at the Sierra Recreation Center, 26887 Recodo Lane. Teams build and race cardboard boats before enjoying a movie under the stars. $25 to enter the boat race. Free entry for members, $8 for adult non-members and $4 for kids. Information: 949-859-4348.

SO-CAL HOEDOWN: Rockabilly acts, classic cars and pin-up fashion are coming to Santa Ana on Saturday. Wanda Jackson, Shooter Jennings, Nekromantix, the Blasters and more will perform at the inaugural festival held in Downtown Santa Ana. The inaugural event is taking over four city blocks in downtown Santa Ana with the main entrance at the corner of French and 4th Streets. The main stage will be outdoors, while artists like the Blasters and Roger Alan Wade perform inside the Yost Theater. Noon-10 p.m. $15-$55. Information: Ticketfly.com.

PARK OPENING, 5K WALK: A ribbon-cutting at 9 a.m. Saturday marks the opening of the 7.5-acre Gun Club Road Linear Park. The free event at the south entrance, 19565 Yorba Linda Blvd., will be followed by a 5K walk. Information: 714-961-7160.

FOOD TRUCK ROUNDUP: Mariners Church in Irvine is hosting a food truck roundup Saturday as part of its Summer Night series of family-friendly activities following its 5 p.m. worship service. The event, open to the public, is 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 5001 Newport Coast Drive. Information: 949-769-8100 or go to marinerschurch.org.

BOY SCOUT OPEN HOUSE: Yorba Linda-based Boy Scout Troop 99 is celebrating 100 years on Saturday at the Scout House at Hurless Barton Park. A community open house will be at 3 p.m. followed by a barbecue for members, alumni and family. Current scouts and troop alumni are encouraged to attend. The Troop is also having a free pancake breakfast for residents from 7 to 10 a.m. on Sunday in front of the Scout House at Hurless Barton Park. Donations will be accepted. Information: 100years@troop99.ca.

SAN JUAN GOLF CLUB PARTY: San Juan Hills Golf Club invites the public to its 50th anniversary party, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at 32120 San Juan Creek Road in San Juan Capistrano, with food, beverages, music by the Kelly Boyz, artisan market and art exhibit. Admission is free, other items available for purchase. Information: 949-493-1167.

KIDZBOP TALENT SEARCH: Children’s retailer Crazy 8 and kids music brand Kidzbop will hold auditions at the Brea Mall. Kids can show off whatever their talent is, from dancing to skateboarding. One lucky fan will win the opportunity to perform in a music video and receive a Crazy 8 shopping spree. The first 100 kids in line will receive a copy of the Kidzbop 32 CD and other items. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in the Center Court. 1065 Brea Mall, Brea. Information: kidszbop.com /talentsearch.

SUNDAY

ALABAMA SHAKES IN IRVINE: The multi-Grammy Award-winning southern rock band performs as part of the second leg of their North American tour. Bringing a palpable air of electricity to the stage with every song, and packing a soulful punch, the band combines power with fragility. 7:30 p.m. at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, 8808 Irvine Center Drive. Tickets are $35-$65. Information: irvineamp.com.

AUTO ENTHUSIAST DAY: The show is free for all spectators, car show participants and vendors and includes a variety of activities, such as drifting and off-road demonstrations, a vendor midway featuring automotive products and giveaways, food trucks and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, 2000 E. Gene Autry Way. Information: autoenthusiastday.com.

JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE CONCERT: Jimmy Buffett tribute band Mark Wood and the Parrot Head Band will wrap up the city’s summer concerts with a 6-8 p.m. show Sunday at Central Park, 30842 La Miranda, Rancho Santa Margarita. The concert is free. Information: 949-216-9700.

FREE CONCERT IN DANA POINT: Listen to Brent Payne play from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Sea Terrace Park during the city’s Summer Concert series. Craig Wayne Boyd, Season 7 winner of “The Voice,” plays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The park is at 33501 Niguel Road. Trolleys from Laguna Beach and Dana Point stop near the park. There is also a free shuttle that leaves Dana Hills High at 30- minute intervals. More information: danapointconcertseries.com.

CHORAL FESTIVAL: Up to 400 singers from throughout the greater Southern California community (and beyond) join members of Pacific Chorale for this public performance of Brahms’ German Requiem, performed in English with organ accompaniment. 5 p.m. at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. General admission tickets are required, but are free of charge. Information: scfta.org.

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